British Columbia 15-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 6 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to British Columbia.

Discover the beauty and diversity of British Columbia with our 15-day itineraries. If you want to visit some renowned landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, consider an itinerary like this Calgary to Vancouver road trip, where you'll hike beside glacier-fed lakes and taste local wines at vineyards along the way. You can also enjoy this Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Canmore road trip that winds through the Canadian Rockies with a focus on avoiding the crowds, where you'll spend multiple overnights in prime locations for backcountry trails. Opt for something like this Great Bear Rainforest and Chilcotin Coast road trip if you'd like to adventure into the remote wilderness with stays in historic lodges. 

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Two Jack Lake at the gulf of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park
Map of Calgary to Vancouver Road Trip: Banff, Revelstoke, Nelson & Osoyoos - 15 Days
Calgary to Vancouver Road Trip: Banff, Revelstoke, Nelson & Osoyoos - 15 Days

From craggy snow-capped peaks to icy-blue glacial lakes and rushing streams, this epic road trip features a trio of Canada's famed national parks—Banff, Yoho, and Revelstoke—that highlight the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Starting in Calgary, you'll pass through Banff and Lake Louise before venturing into the dramatic landscapes of the less explored national parks of the Kootenays. Then you'll trace British Columbia's southern border and spend time in Canada's only desert, Osoyoos—the perfect locale to drink wine and discover Okanagan wine country—before ending your trip in Vancouver.

Highway 40 through Kananaskis Country
Map of Canadian Rockies Road Trip: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, & Canmore - 15 Days
Canadian Rockies Road Trip: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, & Canmore - 15 Days

This route focuses on getting you into the incredible mountain scenery of the Canadian Rockies, starting and ending in Calgary. You'll head north and south along the iconic Icefields Parkway while basing yourself in a few key locations along the way. As well, you'll explore beautiful Kananaskis Country, a region just south of Banff and Canmore that locals regard as their favorite hiking region (without the crowds of the more famous parks).

Orca swimming in the Johnstone Strait near Telegraph Cove
Vancouver Island Road Trip: North Island & Pacific Rim - 15 Days

This itinerary includes two of Vancouver Island's best wildlife viewing locations as well as a diverse range of landscapes—from islands to rugged mountains to coastal rainforests. You'll have ample time to explore by paddle and by foot and to relax in cozy lodges perched along the coast. Finally, end your trip in Victoria before heading back to Vancouver for your departure.

Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies
Map of Vancouver to Calgary: Whistler, Wells Gray, & the Canadian Rockies - 15 Days
Vancouver to Calgary: Whistler, Wells Gray, & the Canadian Rockies - 15 Days

This epic route across British Columbia takes you through some of the most impressive mountain landscapes in Canada. You'll base yourself in convenient locations for two-to-three days, with less time driving and more time exploring the trails and scenic viewpoints. As you near the Canadian Rockies, the views become even more impressive, where Kananaskis Country provides the perfecting ending to your trip. 

Naramata Bench with Okanagan Lake in the background
Map of Vancouver to Calgary Road Trip: Okanagan Valley & Canadian Rockies - 15 Days
Vancouver to Calgary Road Trip: Okanagan Valley & Canadian Rockies - 15 Days

With 15 days, you'll have enough time to explore the hundreds of wineries and fruit farms of the fertile Okanagan Valley and immerse yourself in the dramatic scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Along the way, go swimming in freshwater lakes, hike through cedar forests, and drive along some of the most iconic roadways in Canada. Finish your trip by exploring one of the Rockies' most underrated regions in Kananaskis Country.

Explore the beautiful coastline around Bella Coola
Great Bear Rainforest & Chilcotin Coast Road Trip - 15 Days

This itinerary takes you through four regions in 15 days, with the bulk of your time spent exploring the vast wilderness of the Chilcotin Plateau and the Great Bear Rainforest. Designed for those seeking to get away from it all and have a truly memorable experience, you'll pass through some of the most diverse and unique landscapes of British Columbia that are largely devoid of human settlement. Finally, end the trip with a couple days of relaxation in the famous Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island. 

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